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Pilot ejects after keeping burning jet away from civilians

A pilot remained with a stricken aircraft to protect civilians before ejecting as it burned.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 24, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC.

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The incident indicates a serious aviation hazard with potential risk to people on the ground.

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Pilot stays with stricken jet to protect civilians — then ejects as it burns ↗budapesttimes.hu · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC

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